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The situation of the permanent diaconate in (Southern) Africa

The South African situation is anomalous when compared to the rest of the continent, as 58% of all permanent deacons in Africa are to be found in this one country. Namibia is the country with the next highest number of deacons, with 49 ordained men. The numbers then shrink considerably, with some countries having 1 or 3 permanent deacons, and many having none, implying that the permanent diaconate has not been restored in these local churches.

Diaconate in Australia and New Zealand

Deacon Tony Hoban is Delegate of the IDC for Oceania.

Diaconate in US

Diaconate in US

Bridge builder in Luxembourg

The permanent deacon, bridge builder in an “exotic country”

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